Snow
blanketed forests filled with the sights and sounds of the Wisconsin
Northwoods is what allures many snowmobilers to Iron County. Boasting
nearly 200 inches of snow annually and over 450 miles of meticulously
groomed trails and great reasons to set your sights on this beautiful
county for your next riding adventure. Riders can also experience the
mining heritage of days gone by with many remnants of how Iron County
received its name.

Mercer,
is a popular snowmobile hub located in southeastern Iron County, is
a great place to begin your riding adventure. This area has trails radiating
in all directions for snowmobilers to enjoy along with ample accommodations.

A
choice trail of interest is Corridor 8, which travels west of Mercer
past Lake of the Falls scenic area and the Turtle Flambeau Flowage.
This trail meanders through beautifully wooded well groomed trails on
its way toward Ashland County. Nature loving riders enjoy an adventure
on Trail 19 as it winds through the Northern Highland American Legion
State Forest south to Manitowish offering scenery snowmobilers must
experience to appreciate.

Mercer
is the destination of choice for many riders wishing to enjoy a
delicious meal or rest after a long on the trails in one of many
comfortable lodging accommodations. It is close to the famous Red Light
Snowmobile Rally every December, the first snowmobiling event of the
season.

Trails
of interest throughout this county are numerous. A few favorites are
Corridor 2 north-west of Hurley which passes near Rock Cut Gorge, a
popular scenic point of interest, along a scenic journey toward Saxon.
Another is trek on Trail 3 to quaint Saxon Harbor nestled on the shores
of majestic Lake Superior.

A
journey on Corridor 17 guides riders south along the Upper Michigan
border past beautiful Pine Lake. This trail crosses many rivers and
creeks offering excellent viewing of wildlife and the natural splendor
common to Iron County, Trail 77 takes a southwestern course through
the rich historic iron mining towns of Montreal, Pence and Iron Belt
with a unique opportunity to view the Plummer Mine Headframe. This is
the only remaining mine headframe in Wisconsin.

In
the southern section of Iron County, Springstead located on Trail 182,
welcomes riders to enjoy well marked trails that wander through dense
snow covered forests for a unique winter experience.